Yank Sing delivers beautifully. Start with har gau, the coral hue of chopped shrimp and bamboo shoots blushing through the tight, filmy wrappers. Then siu mai, snow pea tendrils, and mushrooms. Read more.
City View has one of the best Peking Duck dishes I've had! I recommend that along with the Pork Sticky rice as must-orders when here.
Great for dates! The sushi is incredibly fresh - favorites include unagi nigiri, sea bream sashimi, Ken's Roll, and Crispy Spicy Roll. Start with a happy spoon and the fried chicken.
Utterly delicious & mouth watering sandwiches. The spicy chicken sandwich never gets old and keeps me coming back for more.
Absolutely loved it. Tan Tan Noodles were great. The broth was tops-very flavorful. Side dish of steamed veggies were great.
Forget trekking out to the Richmond. You can get delicious dim sum here. Plus Mama Ji is super friendly and lives in the neighborhood herself.
My last meal on earth will hopefully include a tea leaf salad, samosa soup, superstar vegetarian noodles and lots of sangria and coconut rice.
Everything on the menu has garlic. Very casual. It has a bistro feel. Food is really good. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef
Fodors, one of our expert reviewers, says, "After one bite of chef Judy Rodgers' succulent brick-oven-roasted whole chicken with Tuscan bread salad, you'll understand why she's a national star." Read more.
We like the ceviches and waterfront views, but we love the bustling happy hour with $5 cocktails. Read more.
Banana town flavors and super delicious. Salted caramel ribbons plus weird seasonal flavors FTW.
Considered the founder of Cali cuisine, many come to worship at the altar of Alice Waters. "Even humble pizza is reincarnated, with innovative toppings of the freshest local ingredients." -Fodors Read more.
Roasted strawberry coconut tastes EXACTLY like the coconut milk strawberry ice cream from Trader Joe's (you can buy two pints with the price of a scoop)
Liked the warm ratatouille and croquettes.In entrees,loved the eggplant and potato Brik.Yummy Gabache tart.Nice casual place.New so less crowded and quiet.Great for Valentine's :)
The best thing here is the char-siu. That was really delicious. Other dishes were alright. Expensive Chinese fusion food. Service and cocktails were good though.
Chef Corey Lee combines Asian-inspired flavors to create dishes like his must-try faux shark’s-fin soup. He loves to work with unusual ingredients, like pine needles from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Read more.
Best poke I’ve had so far in the city. Generous portions of fish and toppings to rice/lettuce
Love the fresh cheap sushi, poke, and sashimi they have here! You can buy a block and cut it yourself. If you want to eat a lot of good sashimi for cheap, this is the place to go!
Everything was amazing -- tuna poke, duck liver toast, and pork shank were standouts.
Looking for a coffee alternative? Try the Nibby Horchata! A house made concoction of cocoa nibs, rice, almonds, hazelnuts, and cinnamon. Pair with a chocolate canelé!
Is this the greatest place in the universe? Nobody’s mother made roast beef like this. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
The tea leaf salad is orgasmic. Grilled salmon with red curry, pineapple, and lychee is excellent too.
Their Huevos Rancheros are made with chips instead of tortillas and topped with incredible spicy chorizo. Plus what's better than enjoying a delicious breakfast on their roof deck, overlooking the TL. Read more.
dinner here was fantastic. everything was great, especially the octopus and uni. try the aged sour beer. staff was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly.
Ghostbusters pinball! (Stern, 2016 | $1/credit or $2/3 credits). ~There is no Dana, only LONG ISLAND ICED TEA~
This spot is the Mission Chinese (of SF fame) equivalent for Koren Food. Chicken wings and Kimchee Pancakes are to die for. everything is amazing and i fed a family of four for $56 bucks!!
Closed Monday / Tuesday. Reserve your time slot in advance online; cats are active during mornings. Super sweet staff, and yummy baked goods. Take some cat swag home!
When your friends suggest going here, roll your eyes, heave a sigh, then gently suggest sitting outside at Mission Bowl instead, which has superior food & drinks and a similar, less hectic, ambiance.
Best ramen I've ever had. Get the tori paitan or vegan tantanmen ramen. Worth waiting in a really long line, and I hate lines.
Hand pulled noodles, smashed garlic cucumber, the monster chicken dish, dumplings, lamb burger, cumin lamb noodles. If you wink the right way, you might be able to turn this place BYOB.
this is the place to visit if you want a traditional wonton noodles from HK. a few must try/specialties: beef brisket, pork's feet (yes & it is delicious) & liver congee
Filipino breakfast! Silog plates with Longaniza, Tocino, and Beefsteak, garlic fried rice, achara. Arroz Caldo, corned beef hash, shanghai lumpia
apps: dahi puri, chili paneer roll. entrees: butter chicken, local mushroom. dessert: cashew cake. cocktail: pink city. honestly tho, everything i’ve had here is v good 😭
Authentic Cantonese food, their salt & pepper crab, steam fish and steam egg with clams are really delicious at a reasonable price. Must try!
Crispy Imperial Rolls: amazing taste and texture bomb 💣poppers to please your tongue and tummy: crunchy, soft, sweet, spicy, salty, warm, cold, bright, fresh, incredible must have appetizer!
I was skeptical, but this place is actually delicious. Chinese fusion with more Chinese than fusion. Pork belly, ribs, and ma po tofu (over crab!) were favorites. Green beans also had a nice kick.
Oh man, this place is super delicious. Skip the gimmicky giant bao with the straw and don't miss seafood gyoza, lobster siu Mai and Beijing noodles. For a good time, pair with a Torrontes 👌
Everyone is completely right about that Pork Shoulder Fried Rice. It is so incredibly meaty, comforting, delicious, and nicely prepared. It's an SF must-eat. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
The happy hour deals were fantastic! Shabu shabu with waygu and pork belly with kimchi were both delicious. Would definitely come back!
The wings are expertly fried and glazed with a sweet ginger-garlic sauce, but the menu goes beyond poultry; the cold plates and appetizers section of the menu is vastly underappreciated. Read more.
I wish we had such a good genuine Turkish cuisine in Seattle. Probably one of the best Turkish restaurants in the US. Try ceviz ezmesi, beyti and kunefe. (Review by a Turkish guy)
This brewpub features a 3-6-9 happy hour. It goes Monday-Friday 3-6pm and 9-close, and includes a menu of drinks and appetizers that are $3, $6, or $9. Read more.
The Vegetarian options are very delicious. I am a carnivore but the veg options are fantastic and a great change of pace.
Probably the best Japanese curry in SF. But beware: The Volcano spicy level of curry is HOT. Not like, white people hot (not racist) but Asian people HOT (like fresh jalapeños are for everyday snacks)
Grab a shot and a tall boy at Tacolicious, to go with their amazing carnitas tacos… the others are good, they just can’t compare. Read more.
Paleo options - Apps: Various Ceviches and salads; Mains: Roasted Chicken, Grilled Hangar Steak, Beef Heart
I highly recommend "pupusas con loroco y queso" (pupusas with loroco flower and cheese). Don't be afraid; loroco "flower" is just a kind of green veggie--they pick the blossoms before they bloom.
The smoked trout rilettes sandwich, the cinnamon bun. Finally: real Scandinavian open face sandwiches in the US.
The fresh soy milk from Golden Gate soy (usually on the counters as you enter) is not to be missed.
2nd sushi boat place in Jtown center. There is a cover for every plate, which is a bonus over Isobune.
The spot for sushi boat action in the Richmond. Open till ten, but come earlier for a better selection.
Good inexpensive Filipino food near the Mission. Come early as they do run out of things. Accepts debit/credit cards. Usually is showing a TFC show on the big screen.
It’s time I write an ode to this SF gem. Get the cracked fish- it’s melt in your mouth yum. Also not depicted is the dry tofu with green beans! Absolutely unforgettable.
Chef-owner Brian Fernando uses the flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine, which he grew up eating, alongside French and Spanish influences to create a successful menu that is both refined and rustic. Read more.
I was a fan of the Five Guys XLBs. The unique flavors are good, but not overpowering.
The coconut curry hot chocolate is beautiful, but the rosemary caramels blewwww myyyy miiiind...
Amazing experience. One of the best meals of my life. A delightful display of Chef Crenn’s love for San Francisco crafted by her french culinary background.
Really elevated Chinese food. Great flavors and service. Place was nicely decorated and the cocktails were delicious. First time I really enjoyed Chinese fine dining.
try the Singapore-style chili crab 🦀 you will enjoy. delightful surprise: Steamed Three Colour Eggs. silky & flavorful
Get the Hawaiian BBQ MixBBQ Chicken, BBQ Beef & Kalbi Short Ribs. It comes with sides so much you won’t be left hungry.
Great value for money. Pig ears were great and just the right amount of spice. Beef noodle soup lived up to the reviews.
Try the fried pig ears w/ lime & chili oil, it sounds weird but they're delicious.
Take a matzoh brei breather at this post-ironic Jewish deli where they brine their own pastrami and the walls are papered with fading Yiddish newsprint.
The restaurant definitely lives up to its hype. Super busy but friendly, awesome staff. Waiters entertain little kids and take them on the kitchen tours. And yeah, beer and food are delicious.
All the meat you can eat. It's cheaper mon-fri at lunch. You have to ask for a caipirinha!
The best Sushi Boat restaurant in SF! Take your time as the chefs will change up their offerings over the course of the night! I recommend splitting one boat at a time.
Quality of fish is really good for the price. I also haven't had to wait the couple times I went here; their peak hours seem to be a little later than other restaurants.
This is the place to go for homey Eastern European sweet and savory baked goods as well as other traditional treats like borscht. Don't miss the indulgent Cheese Khachapuri. WinstonWanders.com
Order the coddled egg with za’atar toast for breakfast, out-of-this-planet porchetta sandwich at lunch, and an ice cream pie (from ice-cream-shop-within-a-shop Tartine Cookies & Cream) for the table. Read more.
Come hungry, but not too hungry—the restaurant is notorious for hours-long lines to slurp its signature tonkotsu-style ramen with rich creamy broth, hand-pulled noodles and chashu pork. Read more.
Try the flan-like liver pate or the wild mushroom & marscapone risotto to start before moving into familiar but inventive mains like pizza, a burger, or bavette steak. Read more.
Seafood cioppino recipe hasn’t changed for 100+ years I’m told. Served with crispy garlic bread $37
Chinese Tappas. Made to order and available ALL DAY. Great wine selection. This is an upscale restaurant without the upscale prices.
Great Omakase. Definitely add the supplement. It’s worth the extra $$. Also, be sure to order some sake to pair.
Everybody knows this ice cream parlor — flovors differ from vanilla to prosciutto. Get Secret Breakfast ($11.84), it's to die for Read more.
This casual spot is a great place to enjoy fresh seafood. Its first come, first serve - so breakfast is often to best time to drop by. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Salmon crostata with truffle oil, grilled octopus and kale salad. Skip patatas bravas and cheesecake bite. Bar seating.
Everything is good. Everything! Daily specials are clutch, so many epic curries. Friday coconut fish is my favorite. Or the lentil soup. Whatever you get, Anula made it and she's the best.
Order the imeruli khachapuri and slather on the Adjika sauce, made with dried New Mexican chiles, marjoram and garlic: Read more.
Pretty good KoreN food in the city. Order a decent amount and you'll get a free seafood pancake as banchan. Spicy pork (daeji bul go gee) is delicious. Cold noodles are good too.
I consider the PEONY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT of Oakland, CA as one of the most nicest Chinese Restaurant that I have ever been to!!! Go for the Ying & Yang Fried Rice its my most favorite thing to eat!!!
Fantastic Michelin started Chinese food that’s inventive, delicious, and relatively affordable — plus tasty cocktails and slick vibes. Dutch crunch pork buns, uni cheong fun, squid ink pork wontons 👌
They have 4 pancakes to choose from, and they take about 40 min to make. Be prepared to wait a long time! It is totally worth it. We've tried original and tuna; both fantastic.
Check out this Vietnamese greasy spoon that is enduringly popular with its die-hard fans (and formerly with Julia Child). Fried rice is a favorite. Read more.
Love the addition of Russian food to my downtown lunch rotation. The Borscht was great, but don't miss the Beef Pelmeni – big portion of meaty dumplings in a rich, dill-laced broth. WinstonWanders.com
A great, casual spot to get your dim sum grub on in Chinatown. The hill is also a fantastic precursor to carb overload.
Guamanian Chamorro cuisine served up family-style. The vittles of the Northern Mariana Islands in Micronesia have strong global influences, esp. Spanish and Filipino
One of the best seafood buffets. One of the most expensive meals ever though
Outstanding two Michelin star restaurant that is only getting better in time. Start out with a shareable platter, then finish with an assortment of dishes. Their Somm did a great job pairing wine too.
Saison’s tasting menu costs $398 per person. Before a meal veers into sea urchin, abalone, and hairy pig, for example, you might be served a mound of caviar paired with biscuits fresh from the oven. Read more.
Unbelievable hidden gem. We stopped for lunch and were treated to the most caring service and unbelievable views from the patio.
Sensational setting, amazing food from the “cove ecosystem”. Have been to 20+ Michelin-started restaurants this year and this was my favorite dining experience.
Lobster roll easily has an ENTIRE lobsters worth of meat. Split the large with a friend & a 1/2 dozen oysters. Wash it down with a beer and you just had a Cape Cod experience.
Incredible Native food from a Native kitchen. We had the blue cornbread, sweet potato & salmon tostada, Three Sisters' veggie bowl, potato wedges, & prickly limeade. Everything was incredible.
Every bite of their special ‘The plow’ breakfast plate is something... and that strawberry lemonade... mmm....
This place is a treasure of South City! If you're in the Bay Area, make the trek outside of the city and visit here for the food. It's absolutely worth your time.
The katsu sando box meals give you a huge bang for your buck. $13 for a huge sandwich, miso soup, and great side dishes all in a nice box? Thats 🔥. Pretty busy every day so order ahead. Great workers
Egg salad is great. Choux sandwich could use more strawberries but is basically creme patissiere between slices of the best white bread 🙃
Get the katsu sando and matchazuke to share with a friend! I also love the chasu danish if you’re just looking for a snack ☺️
Katsu sando is unfortunately worth the $16. It's really flavorful and the fried pork is perfectly crispy. Try the roll cake and matcha cream pie. Friday at noon wasn't terribly crowded.
Grab a bagel and coffee before you start your free (donation suggested) SF City Guides tour of Mission Murals. Tour meets up in front of cafe, check SF City Guides website for times and signup.
